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As Production Coordinator I provided technical, quality and production leadership for the team serving our clients. This included but was not limited to, managing production activities and job control including scheduling, staffing and forecasting, providing quality expertise and direction to employees.Communicated daily, and effectively, with the team and customer key contacts, to ensure the adherence to customer requirements Daily tasks: Trafficking Tracking Metrics Reports Documentation Resource RequirementsSet and enforced daily priorities Communicated and implemented revisions per client direction and per production stage Ensured that established milestones were met Distribute work assignments to team members to successfully met schedules Evaluate account progress on a weekly basis to provide future improvement solutions Work directly with Account Managers to develop, understand and communicate customer expectations Provided the Supervisors and Account Managers with updates on schedule attainment and potential changes that may have to be made to meet schedule Evaluate workload on a daily and weekly basis as a guide to aid Supervisors in establishing resource and overtime needs Possessed full knowledge of overall account(s) Created job specifications and communicated instructions to team members Performed minor troubleshooting on general production equipment and systems Participated in production meetings providing feedback & information on issues, job status and daily goals Help maintain positive morale among team members

Served as Second shift plant Supervisor for the industry leader in innovative cafeteria solutions. Leading assigned departments, used the most cost-effective methods while ensuring production statistics met or exceeded budgeted sales. Developed and initiated cross training program between departments to level load operation on second shift. Reduced work processes through time studies and team building. This included the powder coat paint line, sub assembly and final assembly. Interviewed new prospects for future employment kept HR/ Management informed of all personnel issues. Informed staff of all company activities and announcements through weekly meetings. Oversight of all manufacturing aspects and activity reporting to the COO.

Serving as manager for production of high quality plastic converting company. Responsible for managing the extrusion, slitting and lamination departments. Scheduled daily productivity and departmental staffing to ensure required ship dates were satisfied.

Served as manager for production of high quality mobility products in the stair lift, vehicle lift, and assistive automotive seating industry with this Wisconsin based manufacturer employing 275 employees and generating $60M annual revenue.Worked in conjunction with engineers, vendors, and inventory control to schedule/manage product production to meet rigorous quality control guidelines and precise delivery dates. Continuously monitored manufacturing methods and equipment performance, implementing improvements and streamlining operations. Managed, coordinated, and scheduled workforce to maximize equipment loads, meet fluctuating production demands, and utilize precise inventory stock. Performed departmental supervision procedures including employee 45/90/yearly reviews/evaluations, overtime approval, documentation of disciplinary actions, injury reports, conflict resolution, terminations, and communication of internal promotion/transfer opportunities.Key Achievements:Increased production 40% by restructuring department into "work cells", making improvements/upgrades to equipment, and standardizing production schedules.*Substantially improved productivity and reduced workforce by monitoring, analyzing, and documenting required timeframe for job completion and implementing standardized production schedules. Implemented various Lean Manufacturing procedures including Kanban, Kaizen, and 5s.*Served as liaison to open communication between executive management and personnel through regularly scheduled meetings and daily interaction.

Served as Operations Supervisor for this single source supplier of aircraft exhaust components and services for OEMs and homebuilders. Designed and manufactured high performance, 321 stainless steel crossovers and collector type exhaust systems for a variety of existing and prototype aircraft and engine configurations. Performed tasks with attention to detail. Maintenance of certifications, logs, documents, airworthiness directives and compliancy measures as warranted by the Federal Aviation regulations. Completed tasks and assignments in an efficient manner, consistently meeting critical deadlines. Key Achievements:Built and effectively led high-performance teams through effective training, mentorship, and coaching.*Performed as chief inspector of the Federal Aviation Administration Certified Repair Station.*

Served as Welding Fabrication Supervisor for the industry leader in hearth related gas product manufacturing. Supervised overall operations, including departmental coordination of material, parts, and assembly flow to meet criteria for streamlined production. Assisted programmers in planning and execution of production, incorporating set policies and sequences for maximizing workforce and equipment operation. Provided strong leadership, maintaining positive relations with upper management and owners to deliver excellent customer service to clients and remain up-to-date on order status, rush jobs, and provide trouble-shooting/problem-solving for various issues.